Forget the other Hondas to wear the Insight name, the 2019 Honda Insight is what “normal” will look like for small cars in the near future.
Pros Fuel-efficient powertrain Conservative, handsome styling Spacious interior Excellent value Standard active safety features
Cons Somewhat noisy cabin Pokey acceleration Missing Apple CarPlay/Android Auto in base trims Will anyone notice a hybrid sedan?
For its new-for-2019 Insight, Honda isn’t choosing to spotlight only its hybrid pedigree and EPA fuel-economy ratings—which are as high as 52 mpg combined—instead focusing its pitch on the Insight being a quiet, comfortable, very well-equipped sedan that happens to carry some eye-popping efficiency numbers.
Pros Civic-like excellent road manners, quiet ride, thoughtful interior.
Cons Coarse engine character, busy powertrain.
After a five-year absence, the Honda Insight returns as an all-new hybrid sedan.
PROS Strong fuel economy figures Potent acceleration Styled like a conventional sedan Refined interior with excellent materials
CONS Rear seats lack creature comforts Drives as though it has a continuously variable automatic transmission Engine can sound coarse under hard acceleration
Pros Comfortable seats Visibility Handling and acceleration Relatively affordable (WRX) Highway poise
Cons CVT operation in most situations Small trunk Sound quality of standard stereo
The 2019 Subaru WRX and WRX STI trade eye-catching design for breathtaking performance on a variety of road surfaces.
Pros Strong performance... … in just about any conditions Impressive safety record Good infotainment system Subtle design
Cons Perhaps too subtle looking A hatchback would be nice Dated interior feel Rivals offer more power for money
Come rain or shine — or even snow — the 2019 Subaru WRX and WRX STI deliver speedy acceleration and engaging handling. These compact sport sedans aren't as quiet or refined as their competitors, but you won't find sport sedans with more power and all-wheel drive for less money.
Pros In both the WRX and WRX STI, acceleration is swift and among best-in-class Delivers superb handling and steering response on twisting roads Full-time all-wheel drive enhances traction and performance Offers several premium safety equipment options
Cons Excessive wind and road noise Interior quality lags behind competitors STI's high-performance suspension makes for a rough ride
